Trump Announces Kazakhstan Joining Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump announced that Kazakhstan has agreed to formally join the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and Muslim-majority countries that he helped broker.
"Kazakhstan is the first Country of my Second Term to join the Abraham Accords, the first of many. This is a major step forward in building bridges across the World," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He added that more nations are eager to join the growing alliance promoting peace and economic prosperity.
"Today, more Nations are lining up to embrace Peace and Prosperity through my Abraham Accords. We will soon announce a Signing Ceremony to make it official, and there are many more Countries trying to join this club of strength. So much more to come in uniting Countries for Stability and Growth — Real progress, real results."
Diplomatic Engagements and Context
- Trump hosted Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev along with leaders from four other Central Asian countries at the White House for a dinner on Thursday evening.
- Before Kazakhstan's agreement, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates had joined the Abraham Accords during Trump's first term.
- Details on how Kazakhstan’s inclusion will affect the Abraham Accords remain unclear.
About the Abraham Accords
The Abraham Accords are a set of normalization agreements that have reshaped diplomatic relations between Israel and several Muslim-majority nations.
They represent a significant effort toward peace and cooperation in the region, initiated under Trump’s administration.
Author’s Summary
Kazakhstan's accession to the Abraham Accords marks a notable expansion of this peace initiative, with potential for further growth in international cooperation.